Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Honda Vf1000 Interceptor
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Gpz900r vs Honda Vf1000 Interceptor. Kawasaki Gpz900r: 115 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 241 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Vf1000 Interceptor: 122 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Gpz900r
Honda Vf1000 Interceptor
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
122 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
91 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
241 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
238 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,500 rpm
122 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
91 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
241 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Gpz900r
8.0/10
"An iconic machine worth buying right, not buying cheap."
Pros
+Charismatic engine, genuinely rewarding
+Bulletproof basic mechanicals
+Strong parts community support
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner issues
−Parts increasingly expensive
−Prices inflated by nostalgia
Honda Vf1000 Interceptor
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding classic if you buy the right one."
Pros
+Glorious 90-degree V4 engine
+Strong real-world performance
+Distinctive period-correct styling
Cons
−Cam tensioners are ticking bombs
−Aging electrics cause headaches
−Cooling hoses need replacing always
Top 10 Accessories
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